REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT
2nd & 3rd Floors, F & F Building
63 United Nations Drive, Coconut Plantation, Mamba Point
Monrovia. Liberia
Tel: +231 7701 44444 / 0888 828 988
Email: info@mca.gov.lr
October 28, 2019
JOB VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
BACKGROUND
On October 2, 2015, the Government of Liberia, acting through the Ministry of Finance and
Development Planning (the “Government”), and the United States of America, acting through
the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), entered into the Millennium Challenge
Compact (“Compact”) that grants up to Two Hundred Fifty-Six Million Seven Hundred
Twenty-Six Thousand United States Dollars (US$256,726,000.00) (“MCC Funding”) to the
Government in order to help the facilitation of poverty reduction by using the MCC Funding
to finance certain activities aimed at addressing two current binding constraints to economic
growth in Liberia: (i) lack of access to reliable and affordable electricity, and (ii) inadequate
road infrastructure. MCC and the Government also entered into Program Implementation
Agreement (“PIA”) that specifies how the Compact’s activities shall be implemented. The
Legislature ratified the Compact and the PIA and both agreements were subsequently signed
into law by the President of Liberia. The Compact, which has a duration of five years, entered
into force on January 20, 2016 so the Government’s access to the MCC Funding ceases upon
the Compact’s expiration on January 19, 2021.
The Compact is divided into two projects, the Energy Project and the Roads Project. Each
project consists of the specific activities that MCC will fund. The Energy Project comprises
four interrelated activities designed to provide additional generation capacity and strengthen
the management, project planning and project execution capacities/functions of certain
Government entities within the energy sector. The Roads Project is dedicated to periodic road
maintenance as well as providing technical assistance and capacity building.
Pursuant to the Compact, Millennium Challenge Account-Liberia (“MCA-Liberia”) was, by an
act of the National Legislature, created as an independent and autonomous agency of the
Government responsible for managing the various Compact activities. MCA-Liberia is
governed by a Board of Directors that is chaired by the Minister of Finance and Development
Planning and includes the Ministers/Heads of Entities that have statutory authority in the two
sectors the Compact aspires to improve. These Board Members include the Chairman of the
LEC Board, Minister of Mines and Energy, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Justice and
the Head of the President Delivery Unit. The MCA-Liberia CEO, a representative from the
private sector (Chamber of Commerce) and a representative from the public sector (Association
of Female Lawyers of Liberia) are also on the MCA-Liberia Board.
Job Vacancy Available
MCA-Liberia, enacted into law by an act of the National Legislature on October 23, 2015,
is seeking qualified Liberians to fill the following positions:
1. Community Engagement & Events Coordinator
How to Apply
Applications that do not follow the below requirements will not be considered:
1. Check the www.emansion.gov.lr, www.mca.gov.lr and the www.ppcc.gov.lr
websites for details of the various job descriptions
2. Only email applications will be accepted
3. Please address your Letter of Application (signed), CV, and all supporting documents
in portable document format (PDF) to the following address below and submit via
email to jobs@mca.gov.lr or apply through the system below, no later than midnight on 15 November 2019 :
Human Resource Manager
Millennium Challenge Account Liberia
F & F Building, 2nd & 3rd Floors
UN Drive, Coconut Plantation
Monrovia, Liberia
4. Please indicate position title in your email subject line
5. Application must include Two Professional References with contact information
6. Please use this order to name your file attachments: First name_Last name followed
by document, e.g. Richard_ScotlandApplication or Richard_ScotlandCV or
Richard_ScotlandDegree.
IF YOU APPLIED BEFORE FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY, ONLY
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!
VACANCY NOTICE – MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT LIBERIA
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS COORDINATOR
Reports to: Director of Communications
Millennium Challenge Account Liberia (MCA-L) seeks a Community Engagement & Events
Coordinator to assist the Director of Communications (DOC) to organize and hold stakeholder
engagements in advancing the work of MCA-L in the implementation of the MCC Compact grant
to the people of Liberia.
In the implementation of the Compact projects, the MCA-L is obliged to communicate on a
rolling basis, the description of the Compact projects, the rationale or justification for the projects,
and the benefits and beneficiaries of the projects. The MCA-L promotional materials represent
primary channels for communications and outreach. They represent key channels that enable
stakeholders and the public to evaluate the Compact’s implementation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Community Engagement & Events Coordinator will be required to undertake tasks to support
MCA-L strategic communications. He/she shall provide his/her expertise as required to manage
and coordinate any task assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for
performing high quality work and documentation on time as per the agreed task.
Specific tasks to be performed may include but not be limited to the following:
a. Planning, Approach and Methodology
• Support the implementation of the MCA-L Communications Work Plan particularly
aspects that facilitate communications between MCA-L, implementing partners,
contractors and the communities directly affected by project activities to maximize
community knowledge and engagement in the activities;
• Identify community-related social and communications related risks from study of
project related documents including Work Plans, Risk Assessments, Environment
and Social Impact Assessments, Social and Environmental Management Plans,
Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Stakeholder Engagement Plans and Grievance
Management Plans;
• Collaborate with and support implementing partners and MCA-L senior staff to
identify risks to projects from potential adverse social impacts and design
communication strategies and procedures to mitigate negative impacts;
• Provide inputs as needed to the preparation of Work Plans;
• Develop quarterly work plan in consultation with MCA-L Sector Director and staff
and for approval of Director of Communications;
• Work closely with the environment specialists in planning and managing social risks
associated with projects, i.e., infrastructure projects.
b. Organization and Implementation of Outreach Events
• Identify and analyze stakeholders (stakeholder mapping) and their concerns about the
project, and lead community engagement efforts and activities;
• Support the planning and execution of outreach events as outlined in the
Communications Plan. Outreach events may include community events, government
stakeholders meetings, procurement outreach events, press meetings, and other
appropriate events to publicize the status and progress of the MCA-L;
• Support communication strategies that support respect for communities, including
marginalized groups;
• Work with the implementing partners to develop community surveys, data collection
methods and assist with data entry as needed for community outreach;
• Design and implement engagement mechanisms for increasing community
participation in the maintenance of infrastructure built under the project;
• Participate in all community and stakeholders engagement activities and write reports
of meetings;
• Participate in the design and roll-out of communications tools including videos, social
media posts, radio spots, posters and flyers;
• Ensure all grievances of communities are recorded and responded to.
c. Stakeholders Groups Update
• Support MCA-L Communication Plan that outlines a range of Stakeholders with the
goal of providing on-going communication to a broad swath of stakeholders about the
Compact.
• Assist in regularly updating the Stakeholders Group, specifically by maintaining a
mailing list, overseeing the logistics (e.g., invitations, RSVPs, meeting space,
materials, and follow-up) for various groups of stakeholders, including GoL
Stakeholders Group meetings. The Stakeholders Group shall consist of, but not
limited to, officials in the Executive, Legislature, Local Government and Judiciary.
d. Sustaining Brand Awareness
• Sustain the promotion of MCC and MCA-L and the Compact projects in accordance
with MCC’s Branding Guidelines and the Compact’s provision on communications
and stakeholder engagements. https://www.mcc.gov/resources/branding
• Represent MCA-L Communications at functions (i.e. meetings, conferences, etc.) and
provide reports to the DOC.
e. Reporting
• Prepare minutes of meetings and other necessary events and assist the Director of
Communications in preparing regular reports for onward submission to the MCA
senior management. Plan, coordinate and report on meetings that facilitate effective
communications with community members and leaders;
• Document and report on community engagement activities including meetings and
activities that further implementation of communication strategies;
• Support MCA-L in the review of documentation pertaining to community engagement
(including bidding documents, reviews on-site, contractor reports, reports from
communities and other stakeholders, etc.) during project implementation;
• Provide inputs to the monthly, quarterly, periodic and annual progress reports;
f. Records and Document Management
• Organize and maintain all communications materials;
• Undertake any tasks assigned by the Director of Communications for the achievement
of the overall project objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
A. Academic qualifications
Bachelor degree in communications, social sciences, development studies, public administration,
or other similar fields. Strong preference will be for candidates with training and experience
related to social safeguards, conflict resolution, community engagement, community
development and the use of communication strategies to engage communities.
B. Experience
• At least 5 years of experience in engaging urban and rural communities in development
projects ;
• Prior experience collaborating and interacting with local, middle level or high-level
government officials and international partners and donors.
• Experience and knowledge on dealing with social issues related to infrastructure
development projects including laws, resettlement and rehabilitation, and gender analysis
are desirable;
• Demonstrated skills and related work experience with at least one or more of the
following: events organization, community mobilization, organization of town hall
meetings, stakeholder mobilization and engagement, and public consultations;
• Proficiency in computer software operations (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
etc.)
• Strong written and oral communications skills with previous work products that
demonstrate proficiency and creativity in engaging diverse communities (writing tests
may be required);
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage people;
• Strong aptitude and proven record of working with teams that include support staff,
professional staff, and development partners;
• A record of prioritizing and managing time to deliver high priority and top-quality
products. This ability must be coupled with a tolerance of and capability to manage
significant uncertainties in the work program and to undertake a range of tasks
simultaneously;
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills with capacity to interact effectively with a
range of stakeholders and to support the resolution of conflict;
• Willing to conduct field visits as required.